Welcome to Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock & roll read, bringing you wild sounds from past dimensions, from times when rock & roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Passionate, informed, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s & beyond. Now in our 41st year.

Featured Reviews

MARK ERIC – A Midsummer’s Day Dream (Now Sounds/Cherry Red) LP

It’s good to see Cherry Red branching out with some vinyl releases, and this California summer favorite is a particularly welcome arrival. Barely anybody noticed when Mark Eric’s album A Midsummer's Day Dream was released in 1969, probably because its bright-eyed pop innocence, wistful melodies and strong '65-'66 Beach Boys vibes were so out of step with the times. Three years out of date was...

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